WORRY as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • something or someone that causes anxiety
    • a source of unhappiness
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • New York traffic is a constant concern
    • it’’s a major worry
    Hypernyms(s) worry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a strong feeling of anxiety
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • his worry over the prospect of being fired
    • it is not work but worry that kills
    • he wanted to die and end his troubles
    Hypernyms(s) worry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

WORRY as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • touch or rub constantly
    Usage Example(s)
    • The old man worried his beads
    Hypernyms(s) worry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • lacerate by biting
    Usage Example(s)
    • the dog worried his bone
    Hypernyms(s) worry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • disturb the peace of mind of
    • afflict with mental agitation or distress
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I cannot sleep–my daughter’’s health is worrying me
    Hypernyms(s) worry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Cause(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • be concerned with
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I worry about my grades
    Hypernyms(s) worry is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
    Usage Example(s)
    • I worry about my job
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • be on the mind of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I worry about the second Germanic consonant
    Derived(s)